The Children's God

by David Heller

The Children's God Summary

The Children's God by David Heller

How do children imagine God? Surprisingly, few researchers have asked this question. In crayon drawings, doll-play, letters, and carefully designed interviews, the forty children in David Heller's study reveal a rich array of spiritual imagery. Though Heller does find some differing views attributable to age, gender, and religious background (the children were Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, and Hindu), he discovers to a surprising degree a common vision of God that cuts across ethnic and religious differences. He also considers related issues of school prayer and the psychology of religion.

Why buy from World of Books

About David Heller

David Heller is the author of "Dear God: Children's Letters to God, The Pleasures of Psychology, " and "Power in Psychotherapeutic Practice." His work on children's views of God has been featured on "20/20" and the "PTL Club Network" and in "USA Today, Psychology Today, Catholic Digest, Working Mother, "and" Good Housekeeping." He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

Additional information

Sku

GOR010247404

Title

The Children's God by David Heller

Author

David Heller

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

The University of Chicago Press

Year published

1988-12-01

Number of pages

176

ISBN 10

0226326365

ISBN 13

9780226326368

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.

Join our mailing list

Be the first to get updates as well as access to exclusive offers and promotions